Vladimir Putin began to publicly show openness to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. This change represents a significant alteration in the maximalist discourse that the Russian leader had maintained until now.
The CNN Portugal commentator, Diana Soller, analyzes the reasons behind this change in position. According to her analysis, the origin of this new willingness by Putin to pursue peace is directly linked to the meeting he held with China.
The article suggests that the encounter with Chinese representatives played a decisive role in Putin changing the tone of his public statements about the conflict. This renewed insistence on making peace thus appears as a direct result of this diplomatic contact.
